Homemade vanilla ice cream with Thermomix – creamy

Here’s a creamy homemade vanilla ice cream recipe for Thermomix that delivers a smooth, luxurious texture—just like premium store-bought!

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🍨 Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream (Thermomix)

🍽️ Servings: ~1 liter | ⏱️ Time: 10 min prep + freezing

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🧁 Ingredients:

• 600 g full cream milk

• 250 g thickened cream (35% fat or more)

• 150 g caster sugar

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)

• 6 egg yolks

• Pinch of salt

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Make the Custard Base:

1. Add to the Thermomix bowl:

   • 600 g milk

   • 250 g cream

   • 150 g sugar

   • 6 egg yolks

   • Vanilla (extract or seeds + pod)

   • Pinch of salt

2. Cook:

   • 8 min / 80°C / speed 4

3. If using vanilla pod, remove it now.

4. Blend for extra smoothness:

   • 10 sec / speed 6

5. Pour mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until completely cold (at least 4 hours, preferably overnight).

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2. Churn the Ice Cream (Options):

🧊 If Using Ice Cubes Method:

1. Once chilled, pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.

2. When ready to serve:

   • Place frozen cubes into Thermomix bowl.

   • Blend 30 sec / speed 6, then 20 sec / speed 4 with spatula until smooth and creamy.

🍦 If Using an Ice Cream Machine:

• Skip the freezing step and simply churn in your ice cream machine according to its instructions.

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📝 Tips for Creaminess:

• Use high-fat dairy (thickened cream, full cream milk).

• Don’t skip the egg yolks—they give custard richness and silkiness.

• For best texture, store in an airtight container and allow to soften a few minutes before scooping.

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Would you like a dairy-free, chocolate, or fruit version too?